What engine is best engine for my truck

Asked by Antonio Sep 04, 2020 at 11:24 AM about the 1963 Chevrolet C/K 10 Standard

Question type: General

I have my dad's 63 Chevy c10 shortbed  stepside with straight 6 engine. I need
to replace engine and transmission because it sat motionless for 20 years.   
What engine and transmission will allow me fit .  Not for racing just every day
driving .  Will a big block even fit.  It has manual transmission,  I would like it
stay that way.  

1 Answer

F_O_R answered 4 years ago

A SBC engine was an option for your truck. If this were my truck I would rebuild the original engine.

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